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Riina's Kitchen & Bakery The Meadows Village
Barsha Heights
Riina's Kitchen & Bakery is a Mediterranean-inspired café and bakery in Barsha Heights, serving all-day breakfast, lunch and coffee in a relaxed setting. Reviews highlight the Turkish labneh and eggs, fresh pastries and outdoor tables overlooking the lake.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
328 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lake Seating
The window-side seating looks over the lake and trees, offering a notably serene spot.
Fresh Presentation
Turkish labneh and eggs were praised for fresh ingredients and carefully arranged plating, with heat served separately around the plate.
Strong Pastries
The almond croissant and warm butter croissants both received especially enthusiastic mentions.
Generous Portions
One diner specifically noted that the portions are generous alongside the attractive presentation.
Family Friendly
Reviews describe accommodating service and a comfortable place to spend time with family or work.
What to Eat at Riina's Kitchen & Bakery The Meadows Village How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Riina's Kitchen & Bakery The Meadows Village, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Riina's Kitchen & Bakery The Meadows Village got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mushroom flatbread Net +2
“The best dish - mushroom flatbread ! Absolutely heavenly !!”
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“The best dish - mushroom flatbread ! Absolutely heavenly !!”May 2025
“We tried the Eggs Benedict and the Mushroom Flatbread, both of which were absolutely delicious. As for drinks, the Blackberry Mojito and the Virgin Sangria were fantastic—refreshing and full of flavor.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Almond croissant Net +1
“Best Almond Croissant ! Must Try , Friendly Staff , Special Thanks To Cherry, 2 Hours Free Parking (Parking Will validate ) I Love The Place.”
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“Best Almond Croissant ! Must Try , Friendly Staff , Special Thanks To Cherry, 2 Hours Free Parking (Parking Will validate ) I Love The Place.”June 2026
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Butter croissants Net +1
“THE BEST Butter Croissants in Dubai! Fresh warm and tasty. Great coffee, friendly staff. Another local favorite for breakfast.”
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“THE BEST Butter Croissants in Dubai! Fresh warm and tasty. Great coffee, friendly staff. Another local favorite for breakfast.”March 2026
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Eggs & chorizo Net +1
“Eggs & Chorizo was super super delicious and the bread was super crispy 🤍”
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“Eggs & Chorizo was super super delicious and the bread was super crispy 🤍”September 2025
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“We tried the Eggs Benedict and the Mushroom Flatbread, both of which were absolutely delicious. As for drinks, the Blackberry Mojito and the Virgin Sangria were fantastic—refreshing and full of flavor.”
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“We tried the Eggs Benedict and the Mushroom Flatbread, both of which were absolutely delicious. As for drinks, the Blackberry Mojito and the Virgin Sangria were fantastic—refreshing and full of flavor.”February 2025
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Goats cheese brûlée Net +1
“The goats cheese brûlée is out of this world. MUST try. The Turkish labneh toast is my favourite. Our sever, Cherry, was phenomenal and absolutely delightful. We usually come here for breakfast and this was our first dinner at Riina. Loved it and highly recommend it.”
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“The goats cheese brûlée is out of this world. MUST try. The Turkish labneh toast is my favourite. Our sever, Cherry, was phenomenal and absolutely delightful. We usually come here for breakfast and this was our first dinner at Riina. Loved it and highly recommend it.”December 2025
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Greek yougurt bowl Net +1
“The coffee shop has a good ambiance. We ordered breakfast, i like everything specially the greek yougurt bowl. Cherry and her manager was so accomodating 😇🤍. Will for sure come back again. 💯😊”
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“The coffee shop has a good ambiance. We ordered breakfast, i like everything specially the greek yougurt bowl. Cherry and her manager was so accomodating 😇🤍. Will for sure come back again. 💯😊”May 2025
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“The relaxing ambiance, the margarita flatbread after a long day, and the cutest hot chocolate art truly made my night.”
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“The relaxing ambiance, the margarita flatbread after a long day, and the cutest hot chocolate art truly made my night.”May 2026
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Iftar menu for ramadan Net +1
“Iftar menu for Ramadan is delicious.”
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“Iftar menu for Ramadan is delicious.”February 2026
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Pancakes Net +1
“Pancakes were super fresh and the raspberry jam was to die for 🤍”
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“Pancakes were super fresh and the raspberry jam was to die for 🤍”September 2025
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Rice pudding Net +1
“The dessert is epic -probably best Um Ali in town. Both Cherry and Pearl are delightful, smiling and quick. Nice cosy space. Ps. Come for the Um Ali.. and the rice pudding. But come for the Um Ali.”
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“The dessert is epic -probably best Um Ali in town. Both Cherry and Pearl are delightful, smiling and quick. Nice cosy space. Ps. Come for the Um Ali.. and the rice pudding. But come for the Um Ali.”February 2026
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Roast pumpkin salad Net +1
“Delicious food, particularly the roast pumpkin salad and the sandwiches. Always amazing quality and the staff are brilliant, particularly Pearl and Cherry.”
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“Delicious food, particularly the roast pumpkin salad and the sandwiches. Always amazing quality and the staff are brilliant, particularly Pearl and Cherry.”June 2026
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Steak paella Net +1
“Go for the steak paella, it’s very delicious.”
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“Go for the steak paella, it’s very delicious.”September 2025
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Tuna sandwich Net +1
“I really enjoyed my tuna sandwich and my açaí chaga smoothie.”
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“I really enjoyed my tuna sandwich and my açaí chaga smoothie.”May 2026
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Turkish labneh and eggs Net +1
“I ordered the Turkish labneh and eggs, and I was genuinely surprised by the beautiful fine-dining presentation. Everything tasted so fresh—the eggs, the sourdough, and the creamy labneh, which was beautifully garnished with nuts. I especially loved that the spicy sauce was elegantly served in a circle around the plate, allowing you to enjoy as much or as little heat as you like. It was a delicious experience from start to finish, and I have a feeling this is going to become one of my new favourite neighbourhood spots.”
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“I ordered the Turkish labneh and eggs, and I was genuinely surprised by the beautiful fine-dining presentation. Everything tasted so fresh—the eggs, the sourdough, and the creamy labneh, which was beautifully garnished with nuts. I especially loved that the spicy sauce was elegantly served in a circle around the plate, allowing you to enjoy as much or as little heat as you like. It was a delicious experience from start to finish, and I have a feeling this is going to become one of my new favourite neighbourhood spots.”June 2026
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Turkish labneh toast Net +1
“The goats cheese brûlée is out of this world. MUST try. The Turkish labneh toast is my favourite. Our sever, Cherry, was phenomenal and absolutely delightful. We usually come here for breakfast and this was our first dinner at Riina. Loved it and highly recommend it.”
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“The goats cheese brûlée is out of this world. MUST try. The Turkish labneh toast is my favourite. Our sever, Cherry, was phenomenal and absolutely delightful. We usually come here for breakfast and this was our first dinner at Riina. Loved it and highly recommend it.”December 2025
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Um ali Net +1
“The dessert is epic -probably best Um Ali in town. Both Cherry and Pearl are delightful, smiling and quick. Nice cosy space. Ps. Come for the Um Ali.. and the rice pudding. But come for the Um Ali.”
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“The dessert is epic -probably best Um Ali in town. Both Cherry and Pearl are delightful, smiling and quick. Nice cosy space. Ps. Come for the Um Ali.. and the rice pudding. But come for the Um Ali.”February 2026
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Zuchinni and avocado on sourdough with a poached egg Net +1
“I ordered the Zuchinni and avocado on sourdough with a poached egg.”
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“I ordered the Zuchinni and avocado on sourdough with a poached egg.”April 2025
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Coffee Net +8
“A special shout-out to Barista Pasindu — he was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about his coffee, and he even came to our table personally to check on the quality and make sure we were happy. Truly great coffee, great service, and wonderful hospitality. Highly recommend!”
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“A special shout-out to Barista Pasindu — he was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about his coffee, and he even came to our table personally to check on the quality and make sure we were happy. Truly great coffee, great service, and wonderful hospitality. Highly recommend!”October 2025
“Breakfast was amazing and healthy! Coffee was top tier!”May 2026
Honorable mentions (5)
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Açaí chaga smoothie Net +1
“I really enjoyed my tuna sandwich and my açaí chaga smoothie.”
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“I really enjoyed my tuna sandwich and my açaí chaga smoothie.”May 2026
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Blackberry mojito Net +1
“We tried the Eggs Benedict and the Mushroom Flatbread, both of which were absolutely delicious. As for drinks, the Blackberry Mojito and the Virgin Sangria were fantastic—refreshing and full of flavor.”
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“We tried the Eggs Benedict and the Mushroom Flatbread, both of which were absolutely delicious. As for drinks, the Blackberry Mojito and the Virgin Sangria were fantastic—refreshing and full of flavor.”February 2025
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Margarita flatbread Net +1
“The relaxing ambiance, the margarita flatbread after a long day, and the cutest hot chocolate art truly made my night.”
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“The relaxing ambiance, the margarita flatbread after a long day, and the cutest hot chocolate art truly made my night.”May 2026
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Monkey business drink Net +1
“Pearl was amazing! It was my first time coming here and she made it a great experience as I am definitely going to come back, I got the monkey business drink and absolutely loved it!! Highly recommend- thank you Pearl once again x”
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“Pearl was amazing! It was my first time coming here and she made it a great experience as I am definitely going to come back, I got the monkey business drink and absolutely loved it!! Highly recommend- thank you Pearl once again x”January 2026
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Virgin sangria Net +1
“We tried the Eggs Benedict and the Mushroom Flatbread, both of which were absolutely delicious. As for drinks, the Blackberry Mojito and the Virgin Sangria were fantastic—refreshing and full of flavor.”
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“We tried the Eggs Benedict and the Mushroom Flatbread, both of which were absolutely delicious. As for drinks, the Blackberry Mojito and the Virgin Sangria were fantastic—refreshing and full of flavor.”February 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Avocado courgette toast with honey Net −1
“Wanted to like this place since it’s near my home, but food was mediocre at best. Couldn’t finish our plate, especially the avocado courgette toast with honey. Maybe their coffee is better than their food”
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“Wanted to like this place since it’s near my home, but food was mediocre at best. Couldn’t finish our plate, especially the avocado courgette toast with honey. Maybe their coffee is better than their food”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask For Heat. If ordering Turkish labneh and eggs, ask for the spicy sauce on the side or control it yourself from the plate.
Validate Parking. Ask the café to validate your parking: one review reports two free hours after validation.
Try Um Ali. For dessert, the Ramadan review strongly singles out the Um Ali, with rice pudding as another option.
Allow Time. Build in extra time during busy visits, as one customer described the place as loaded and another noted slow service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Meadows Village - 1st Rd
Al Thanyah Fourth, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One review found the service a little slow, possibly because the café was still relatively new.
Higher Prices
A breakfast visitor considered the pricing high for the location, while another felt quality helped justify it.
Maintenance Issue
One customer reported gum under a chair and dusty, poorly maintained tables.
Coffee Inconsistent
Coffee receives many positive mentions, but one visitor specifically said they did not like it.
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The Bottom Line
Riina's Kitchen & Bakery is a Mediterranean-inspired café and bakery in Barsha Heights, with an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. Breakfast is the main draw in the reviews: diners mention Turkish labneh and eggs, Eggs & Chorizo, pancakes with raspberry jam and generous portions. Coffee, protein shakes and baked goods also feature strongly, especially the almond croissant and butter croissants.
The setting is a big part of the appeal. There is indoor and outdoor seating, while tables near the end of the restaurant look through the windows towards the lake and trees. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as cosy and welcoming, with enough flexibility for family time, casual brunch or working.
Parking is another practical plus, with one customer reporting two free hours when parking is validated. There are a few caveats. One visit found service slow, and another mentioned dusty tables, gum under a chair and generally low maintenance.
Pricing was also described as high for the location. Coffee feedback is mostly positive but not universal, so breakfast may be the safer first order if you are visiting for the food. For dessert, the Um Ali received an especially strong recommendation, while the goats cheese brûlée and mushroom flatbread are other named standouts.